Tag Archives: Repentance

Luke 15:4-7

Luke 15:4-7
The Lost Sheep Became a Cause for Great Rejoicing

  • Puts the Found Sheep on His Shoulders
  • Goes Home
  • Calls His Friends and Neighbors for a Party

Read More »

Post to Twitter Post to Facebook

Posted in Gospels, Luke's Gospel, Luke's Writing, NIV | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Luke 15:18-20, 22-23

Luke 15:18-20, 22-23
The Prodigal (Finally) Had a Real Plan of Action

  • Set Out for Home
  • Go Back to His Father
  • Speak to His Father

The Prodigal Had a Carefully Planned Speech

  • I Have Sinned
  • I Am No Longer Worthy
  • Make Me (Like) a Servant

The Father Had Other Plans for His Son

  • Saw Him (with Compassion)
  • Ran to Him
  • Hugged Him
  • Kissed Him

The Father Had Other Things to Say about Three Fashion Statements (and One Part of a Feast Menu)

  • A Robe
  • A Ring
  • Sandals
  • A Fattened Calf

Read More »

Post to Twitter Post to Facebook

Posted in Gospels, Luke's Gospel, Luke's Writing, NIV | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Acts 3:19-20

Acts 3:19-20 
Results of Repentance & [Re]turning to God?

  • Sins Wiped Out
  • Times of Refreshing Come from God
  • Christ Sent as Appointed

Read More »

Post to Twitter Post to Facebook

Posted in Acts, Luke's Writing, NIV | Also tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Acts 26:20

Acts 26:20 
What Did Paul Suggest to His Hearers?

  • Repent!
  • Turn to God!
  • Prove Repentance by Deeds! (cf. Matthew 3:8)

Read More »

Post to Twitter Post to Facebook

Posted in Acts, Luke's Writing, NIV | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Acts 28:27

Acts 28:27
Everything Old is New Again …
Isaiah’s Warning Finds Fulfillment in Paul’s Ministry, Too

  • Hearts … Calloused
  • Ears … Hardly Hearing
  • Eyes … Closed

God’s Will in Dealing with Human Willfulness …
Healing Offered to the Repentant

  • See
  • Hear
  • Understand

Read More »

Post to Twitter Post to Facebook

Posted in Acts, Luke's Writing, NIV | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment
  • Categories

  • Archives